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Wikis and Blogs for Project-Based Learning

This workshop introduces educators to wikis and blogs as a web-based application tool for collaborative projects. Participants will explore methods of curriculum integration. Each participant will have the opportunity to create a wiki or blog that they can use with their classes.

Date: Wednesday, June 23rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4 hours)
Location: SHMS Room C121
Facilitator: Xaras Collins-Brown, Technology Integrator

Class size: 15 persons max

Agenda - Wikis 9 am to 10:50 am

What do I expect to learn today? Post your comments to the discussion board by clicking the tab just above.
  1. What is a wiki? http://strathhavencff.wikispaces.com/-DIY+Wikis
  2. What can I do with a wiki?
  3. Where can I find examples of wikis?
  4. What are some ideas for using wiki in the classroom?
  5. What should I do before allowing my students access to wikis?
  6. How can I create your own wiki? http://www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers
    1. Manage your wiki
    2. Make pages
    3. Add content


Agenda - Blogs 11:00 am to 1 pm

Type this URL in your browser - http://xcbindependentstudy.21classes.com/. Log into your student blog using your username and password. Click on the most recent post. Click on the comment button and add your response to the discussion.
  1. What is a blog? http://strathhavencff.wikispaces.com/-+DIY+Blogs
  2. What can I do with a blog?
  3. Where can I find examples of blogs?
  4. What are some ideas for using a blog in the classroom?
  5. What should I do before allowing my students access to blogs?
  6. How can I create my own blog?
    1. Work with your blog of choice.